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Supreme Court to Review Legality of Geofence Warrants in Cellphone Location Data Cases

Justices will assess the Fourth Amendment implications of warrants collecting location data en masse during criminal investigations

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether broad search warrants that acquire the location history of numerous cellphone users infringe on consti...

YouTube Revises Monetization Rules to Support Sensitive Yet Non-Graphic Content

Platform expands revenue opportunities for creators addressing controversial topics without explicit material

YouTube announced an update to its monetization guidelines effective immediately, easing restrictions on videos dealing with sensitive subjects such a...

Norwegian Cruise Lines Charges Hawaii’s Visitor Tax Despite Court Ban

Legal Dispute Over Hawaii’s Green Fee and Transient Accommodations Tax Raises Questions in Cruise Industry

Norwegian Cruise Lines has begun applying Hawaii's transient accommodations tax and the new environmental "green fee" to its passengers, despite a fed...

California Enforces Stricter Conditions on Homelessness Funding to Improve Accountability

New Policy Mandates Pose Challenges for Local Governments Amid Ongoing Homelessness Crisis

California's state government is implementing more rigorous requirements for counties and cities seeking homelessness funding. Despite considerable in...

Supreme Court to Review Bayer's Appeal on Roundup Cancer Warnings

Justices to examine EPA’s approval and its impact on state-level litigation involving glyphosate

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider Bayer's appeal seeking to block numerous state lawsuits that claim the company's weedkiller, Roundup, ca...

Trump Expresses Preference to Retain Hassett at White House Amid Fed Chair Speculation

President's remarks shift dynamics in Federal Reserve chair selection, highlighting tensions around central bank independence

President Donald Trump indicated a desire to keep Kevin Hassett, his chief economic advisor, at the White House instead of nominating him as Federal R...

OpenAI to Monetize ChatGPT with Ads for Free Users

The AI firm plans to test ads targeting non-premium ChatGPT users as it seeks sustainable revenue

OpenAI announced plans to incorporate advertising into ChatGPT for users who access the service without a paid subscription. While ads have not yet be...

Debunking Claims of Former Proud Boys Leader's Affiliation with ICE

Social Media Misinformation Challenges Amid Minneapolis Protests

In the wake of ongoing protests in Minneapolis following a fatal incident involving an ICE officer, unfounded social media allegations have linked Enr...

Federal Court Permits Resumption of Virginia Offshore Wind Project Construction

Legal victories restore momentum to key East Coast offshore wind initiatives amid federal lease suspensions

A federal judge in Virginia has authorized the continuation of construction on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, marking the third successfu...

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Expresses Confidence in Democratic Transition Amid U.S. Political Dynamics

María Corina Machado signals optimism for Venezuela's future democracy while navigating complex relations with U.S. administration and national challenges

María Corina Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuela's opposition, articulated strong belief in a forthcoming democratic transition following the re...

Preliminary Autopsy Suggests Homicide in Death of Cuban Immigrant at Texas Detention Center

Conflicting Statements Arise Over Circumstances of Fatal Incident at Camp Montana East

Geraldo Lunas Campos, a Cuban immigrant detained at a Texas immigration facility, died following an encounter with guards on January 3. While the Depa...

Trump Expresses Gratitude to Iran Over Suspension of Mass Executions

President highlights cancellation of over 800 planned hangings amid ongoing unrest in Iran

President Donald Trump publicly thanked the Iranian government for halting the scheduled executions of more than 800 political prisoners, a move he sa...